What’s really driving the economy—and how should investors think about it? In this podcast, John & Sam exchange perspectives on current events that are impacting our economy and influencing investment strategies. Trading Perspectives is hosted by Oakworth Capital Bank's Chief Investment Officer, John Norris along with Sam Clement, Associate Managing Director.
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Mar 30, 2021
Nobody likes income inequality, yet it continuously gets a lot of press. People say the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. But why? In Part 1 of our Income Inequality series, John and Sam discuss the root causes and key trends of income inequality in the United States?
Mar 23, 2021
They say the cure is simple, but the fix is ugly. Usually, a recession is due to a decrease in demand relative to the growth in supply. Has the pandemic decreased the need for full time employees? Who was impacted the most by the pandemic and who will ultimately make it out unscathed?
Mar 16, 2021
Over the past 30 years, we have seen 3 other events that, at the time, had a similar feel. The first was Y2K, the second was in the aftermath of 9/11, and lastly the 2008 financial collapse. With the hindsight of time, we can now look back and see what predictions turned out to be true changes. This may give us the...
Mar 9, 2021
When the dust settles, the smoke clears, and COVID-19 is finally in the rear-view mirror, the world’s geopolitical and economic landscapes will likely look different than they did leading into the pandemic. Some changes will simply be an acceleration in preexisting trends, others will be a complete surprise. What...
Mar 2, 2021
Overall economic strength has a major impact on equity valuations. When trying to determine the correct valuation for stocks, several different criteria are evaluated. What is that criteria? This past year has been a roller coaster. When we look back on the year what is the driving factor and what can we expect to see...